Live Football Transfer Blog: Chelsea to sign Real Madrid star? Manchester United want Juve star?

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Schalke confirm Marko Pjaca has passed his medical ahead of a loan move from Juventus. Just a matter of time before he signs the contract.

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— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 4, 2018

Berizzo an option for Chile

The Chilean team has been interested in the Argentine coach, after his dismissal as coach of Sevilla.

Kastanos a target for Getafe

Having failed to make an impact on loan at Zulte-Waregem, Juventus attacking midfielder Grigoris Kastanos could be ready to try his luck at Getafe.

Tagliafico off to Ajax

"There was a firm proposal from Betis, but from the beginning, I decided on Ajax, it is a good step to get to Europe and it seemed a good idea," said the Argentine before travelling to Amsterdam.

Bojan: I could go back to Stoke

The striker didn't play on Wednesday against Formentera, and due to the possible arrival of Guidetti, there would be overbooking up front, meaning Bojan could return to England.

Barkley edges close to Chelsea

According to various reports, Chelsea are closing in on Ross Barkley from Everton and a move could happen anytime soon!

Coutinho chooses Barcelona jersey number

According to reports, Philippe Coutinho has chosen his Barcelona jersey number which is believed to be no '7'

FA asks Arsene Wenger to explain remarks about refereeing before and after Chelsea game this week. Has until 6pm next Tuesday to respond. #AFC #SSN
— Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) January 4, 2018

"Nothing to say" on Coutinho

When asked about the transfer of Coutinho, Klopp said, "All the things I could say would only create stories - you write the stories anyway. So I have nothing to say, that is actually how it is.It is a transfer window but that's all."

"I opened the door because I mentioned that it is a transfer window but there is nothing to say that would help me or the player or the club. That is the only thing I am interested in."

Inter want @Henrikh Mkhitaryan on loan but Utd will only accept sale. Deulofeu next on list. Also Pastore.
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 4, 2018

Swansea are in the market for new players

"I think we can change to another level, that’s my feeling, so let’s see if we can find those players we need.”

Carlos on the January transfer window ➡️ https://t.co/6hTPKxZJ5p pic.twitter.com/KexTozbQIO
— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) January 4, 2018

Theo Walcott has been strongly linked with a move back to Southampton from Arsenal.

Mauricio Pellegrino: “There are many players that we have interesMauricio Pellegrino had to say about it..t in. I can’t say anything because, obviously Walcott is an excellent player, but I can’t confirm this. We are looking for a player that can improve the level of the squad. In the market you never know until the end.”

Stoke have offered £3m for Fulham's Ryan Fredericks. Defender is out of contract in the summer
— Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) January 4, 2018

Kane set to stay at Spurs?

Tottenham are ready to smash their wage ceiling to make Harry Kane the highest paid Englishman in the Premier League on £200k-a-week

Update on Lemar's future

AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim on Thomas Lemar: "We never have the intention of making big player sales in January."

City looking to strengthen its defence

Manchester City remain keen on West Brom defender Jonny Evans, who was a target for them in the summer. Albion boss Alan Pardew said on Monday that they would wait to see if a club made a bid for Evans before deciding on his future.

He has also admitted he is planning for a potential replacement.

City eye Martinez

Manchester City are interested in signing Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez. Sky Sports News understands City are actively trying to sign a new centre-back in January and Martinez is one of their options.

James provides an update on his future

"I'm staying here (Bayern Munich), my presence is here, and I'm very happy in Munich, I do not want to think about anything else."

BREAKING: @Tarky19 signs new long-term deal at Burnley. Full story to follow. pic.twitter.com/7jLNF4B5Lw
— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) January 4, 2018

Good news for United fans! Lukaku is fit for the FA Cup against Derby County

Jose Mourinho has told #MUTV that @RomeluLukaku9 is fit and available for Friday night's @EmiratesFACup clash with Derby County: https://t.co/uZWzQ3kplV #MUFC pic.twitter.com/F2JExvkcJ7
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2018

Seri PL bound?

Everton are one of a number of Premier League clubs interested in the player. Seri's preference is to move to the Premier League - either this month or in the summer - but to a club playing Champions League football.

Seri came close to joining Barcelona in August but Nice rejected a £35m offer.

Fiorentina have made an enquiry about Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue, but may find his wages too high to match. There's also interest in the 29-year-old from Spanish side Leganes.

Update on Mirallas future

Sam Allardyce admits Kevin Mirallas' future is up in the air at Everton, and the midfielder could well leave in January. “It depends on many factors. It depends on whether Kevin wants to go or does he fancy the club that comes in for him and do we agree with that fee that is being offered."

Juventus back in talks with Can

It is believed that Juventus are in advanced talks to sign Emre Can from Liverpool in the summer. The 23-year-old Germany midfielder is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club, having entered the last six months of his contract at Anfield.

Courtois close to signing a new deal

Thibaut Courtois has confirmed that he is close to signing a new deal at Chelsea. “A deal is close," he said when asked about contract talks.

“It has just turned the new year, so we will wait a few weeks and then sit around the table. I'm happy at Chelsea and a deal is close.”

Allardyce says no bids for Sandro Ramirez and he doesn't want to let anyone leave on loan
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) January 4, 2018

Sanchez replacement found?

It looks like Arsenal have finally found a replacement for Alexis Sanchez in the form of Aubameyang. The Gunners are interested in bringing the 28-year-old to the Emirates. Read more about it here

Mahrez set to leave?

It is believed that Leicester City will allow Riyad Mahrez to leave this month if they receive a 'substantial' offer for the player. The player handed in an official transfer request in the summer but the club only received offers from Roma.

Mourinho wants Rose

Jose Mourinho has urged Manchester United chiefs to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham for 50m pounds. The 27-year-old was linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer and Mourinho wants to go through the deal this time.

Besiktas president Fikret Orman said. “Cenk wants to join Everton. We want to do our part and we are working on a replacement. A final deal has not been reached yet but we have an agreement over the price. The end is near. The transfer will be wrapped up by the weekend.”
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) January 4, 2018

City were due to hold internal talks this week over a move for Sanchez.
Guardiola wants him sooner, rather than later
— James Robson (@JamesRobsonMEN) January 4, 2018

Schalke sporting director Christian Heidel told club's official website that #Juventus winger Marko Pjaca will have a medical today ahead of loan move pic.twitter.com/SlcoBgGsE0
— Adam Digby (@Adz77) January 4, 2018

Sandro heading back?

Sevilla are interested in Everton striker Sandro Ramirez. The player arrived at Everton in the summer from Malaga but has managed just one goal in 15 appearances. And according to reports, he could already be heading back.

Mourinho set for contract extension

Manchester United have held talks with Jose Mourinho over an extension to his contract at Old Trafford. Mourinho has a year-and-a-half left on his £12m-a-year deal at United.

On Coutinho. No offer from Barcelona has arrived yet, despite the insistence of Catalan media on the contrary. But will arrive. No agreement in price but €150 is a figure LFC will consider. Not true at all LFC have bid for Lemar. Coutinho won't play tomorrow pic.twitter.com/j3fJY2mvBj
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) January 4, 2018